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Security report for kva.nl

KVA · Media · Netherlands

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

54/100

Risk levelMedium

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

KVA (Keurmerk Verantwoorde Affiliates) is a Dutch certification organization focused on ensuring responsible affiliate marketing practices within the regulated online gambling sector. The organization promotes transparency, consumer protection, and compliance with Dutch gambling laws, particularly the Wet Kansspelen op afstand. Their website serves as a platform to communicate their code of conduct, list affiliated partners, and provide resources for compliance. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with Elementor and Astra theme, incorporating SEO and anti-spam tools. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS and anti-spam measures, though security headers and explicit privacy policies are absent. The domain is longstanding and consistent with the business's professional image. Overall, the site is well-structured, mobile-optimized, and trustworthy, targeting affiliates and regulated operators in the Dutch gambling market.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 100 · Low
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

5 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Security headers

    Security headers are instructions your web server sends to every visitor’s browser. Missing ones leave visitors more exposed to attacks such as clickjacking and injected scripts.

    • High

      Missing Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • High

      Missing X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • High

      Missing Content-Security-Policy header

      Controls resources the browser is allowed to load

      What to do: Implement a Content-Security-Policy appropriate for your application

      • ASVS V3.4.3
      • OWASP Secure Headers: OWASP Secure Headers Project recommends Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; form-action 'self'; base-uri 'self'; object-src 'none';…

  2. SSL/TLS

    TLS encrypts the connection and proves the site is really yours. Weak or expiring certificates trigger browser warnings and put traffic at risk.

    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

  3. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
65
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
65
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
88
Average
54

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

KVA occupies a niche position as a compliance and certification body for online casino affiliates in the Netherlands. Their business model revolves around enforcing a code of conduct that affiliates must adhere to, thereby supporting regulated operators and protecting consumers. The organization collaborates with multiple affiliate sites, enhancing its ecosystem and market reach. The focus on responsible gambling and regulatory compliance positions KVA as a trusted intermediary between operators, affiliates, and consumers. Growth potential lies in expanding certification services and internationalizing through the QMRA initiative. The absence of direct contact details on the website suggests a controlled communication approach, possibly to maintain compliance and manage inquiries centrally.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enabled and use of anti-spam plugins. However, the lack of security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options reduces the overall security posture. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The site does not publish explicit security or incident response policies, which could be improved to enhance trust. Compliance with GDPR is implied but not explicitly documented on the site. Overall, the security posture is adequate for the site's purpose but could benefit from enhancements in headers and policy transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with user consent mechanisms to improve GDPR compliance.
  2. Add security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options) to strengthen protection against common web attacks.
  3. Publish explicit security and incident response policies to increase transparency and trustworthiness.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and plugins to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Consider adding clear contact information for security incidents and data protection officer to improve compliance and responsiveness.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
KVA
Description
Keurmerk Verantwoorde Affiliates (KVA) affiliates staan voor maximale kanalisatie, eerlijke informatie en verantwoorde promotie. Het keurmerk is opgericht in aanloop naar de Wet Kansspelen op afstand en richt zich op affiliates die zich houden aan strenge codes voor transparantie en eerlijkheid in het promoten van online kansspelen.
Key services
Affiliate compliance certification, Support for regulated online gambling providers, Consumer protection initiatives, Code of conduct enforcement
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Elementor, Yoast SEO, Google Tag Manager, CleanTalk Anti-Spam
Frameworks
Astra WordPress Theme
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of CleanTalk anti-spam plugin
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Marketing tools
CleanTalk Anti-Spam
Transparency
good

Site quality

Design
good
User experience
good
Content relevance
good
Navigation
good
Professionalism
good
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is focused on compliance and responsible affiliate marketing in the Dutch online gambling sector.
  3. No explicit privacy or cookie policies found on the homepage or linked pages.
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in the visible content.
  5. Use of modern WordPress technologies and SEO best practices.
  6. Good mobile optimization and accessibility features detected.
  7. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
  8. Strong emphasis on consumer protection and regulatory compliance.
  9. Multiple partner affiliate sites linked with clear branding.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress infrastructure using the Astra theme and Elementor page builder, which supports responsive design and SEO best practices. Integration with Google Tag Manager enables analytics and marketing tracking, while CleanTalk provides anti-spam protection. The site loads with moderate performance and good mobile optimization. However, the absence of advanced security headers and limited visible hosting information suggest areas for technical improvement. The site structure and metadata are well-implemented, including Open Graph and JSON-LD structured data, enhancing search engine visibility and social media sharing.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

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